Dorothy Clive Garden

Lampshade Making Workshop with Textiles Designer Natalie Laura Ellen
2026-09-12 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Come and learn how to make your own lampshade with Textiles Designer Natalie Laura Ellen at the beautiful Dorothy Clive Garden.
During this relaxed Two hour workshop, Natalie will teach you everything you need to create your own professional 30cm drum lampshade. On the day, choose whether you’d like to make a shade with a lamp or pendant fitting and pick your fabric from a selection of nature inspired prints, all designed by Natalie.
Workshop numbers are limited to 8 people, which will ensure lots of one-to-one teaching time per person and a lovely group atmosphere.
Ticket includes:

All materials required to make a 30cm lampshade – you’ll make your own lampshade at the workshop and take it home with you!
Fabric for your project (if you have something specific in mind to match your decor just get in touch)
Use of Natalie’s tools
Tips and tricks from Natalie’s many years experience making drum lampshades
refreshments provided

Please Note-
Entry to the Garden is an addition to the course fee and will be payable on the gate. Please refer to our ‘Visit Us’ tab and ‘Day Tickets’ on the dropdown.
SPECIAL OFFER!
If you’d like to bring a friend along, Natalie is offering Two tickets for £100 which is a saving of £5 per ticket. Choose this option at checkout.
Gift vouchers also available.
Head to the below link to book you tickets-
https://www.natalielauraellen.com/shop/beginners-lampshade-workshop-647la-76t4m-xn5es-rw4kt
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch at natalielauraellen@gmail.com.

Sunday Lecture- Autumn into Winter and Early Spring
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:00
This presentation covers from September until late March the following spring looking at a wide range of plants that provide colour in many different forms from foliage to berries, bulbs through herbaceous to Alpines and Shrubs. Many of the images are from John Massey’s garden at Ashwood Nurseries. Plants are captioned for easy identification, and the presentation concludes with a musical magical tour through six months in just 4 minutes!
Howard Drury is a Horticultural Broadcaster, Speaker, Lecturer, Writer, Adviser, and Consultant who will be presenting a fascinating talk on garden-worthy plants with striking leaf colour, focusing on species that are not simply mixed variegation with green foliage. This lecture is specially aimed at keen, plant-focused groups and promises to inspire both seasoned gardeners and enthusiasts alike.
Drawing on decades of horticultural experience—from training at Edinburgh Botanic Garden and presenting on Central TV’s Gardening Time, to running gardening clubs, writing, and leading gardening holidays worldwide—Howard uses the latest projection and audio technology to make his talks immersive, memorable, and educational.
Join us for this engaging session as part of the Dorothy Clive Garden Sunday Lecture series and explore the beauty and diversity of leaf colour in the garden.

To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Sunday Lecture- 'Chemistry in The Garden'
2026-10-11 11:00 - 13:00
Do geopolitics threaten your geums?
Might daffodils be lurking in your drug cabinet?
Can plants help carbon be car-gone?

Katherine Haxton, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Keele University will present a talk on the chemistry that stalks the garden. We will look at how the overlap of the molecular and gardening worlds make better medicines, tastier food and enable us to tackle several key global challenges.
Based on over two decades of teaching chemistry to a wide range of audiences and collecting eclectic chemical facts, Katherine will give a gentle introduction to how chemistry enables our gardens to flourish.

To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Pumpkin Trail
2026-10-24 10:00 - 2026-10-25 15:30
🎃🍂 Pumpkin Trail 🍂🎃
This autumn, join us for a Spooktacular Pumpkin Trail!
Explore a trail filled with pumpkins and enjoy the magic of the season with family and friends.
Perfect for all ages – spot the pumpkins, solve fun clues along the way, and soak up the Halloween atmosphere
A fun-filled half-term activity that’s sure to get everyone in the autumn spirit!
To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Christmas Craft Fair
2026-11-29 10:00 - 16:30
🎄 Christmas Craft Fair at the Dorothy Clive Garden 🎄
Join us on Saturday 29th November for a festive Christmas Craft Fair set in the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Browse a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats—perfect for Christmas shopping
🎟️ Tickets to follow soon
If you are a maker or artisan and would like to book a stall, please email:📧 info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you for a festive day out! ✨
To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Christmas Lunch
2026-12-06 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch in a cosy festive atmosphere ( menu to follow )
Arrival 12.45pm for a 1.00pm serving
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Celiac, Vegetarian and Vegan catered for please advise of any dietary requirements upon making a booking.
Nuts are used in our Kitchen
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 1 week before the event a full refund will be given.
Cancellation less than 1 week before the event – we will endeavour to re-sell but if we are unable to no refund will be given.

To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Festive Afternoon Tea
2026-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a festive Afternoon Tea in a cosy festive atmosphere. Arrival from 12.45 to be seated for 1.00pm when Festive Afternoon Tea is served – ONLY 1 SERVING AT 1.00PM. Booking is essential. (menu to follow)
To book – email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk or call 01630 647237

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Celiac, Vegetarian and Vegan catered for please advise of any dietary requirements upon making a booking.

Nuts are used in our Kitchen
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 1 week before the event a full refund will be given.

Cancellation less than 1 week before the event – we will endeavour to re-sell but if we are unable to no refund will be given.

Christmas Carol Service
2026-12-20 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Festive Carol Service with Hannah Grace Music and the Dorothy Clive Garden Choir in the cosy Bryan Mayer Pavilion!

Cost: £5 per person
Max 50 places
Our Tearoom will be open for lunch served 12.00pm to 2.00pm and refreshments before the performance. Get a FREE Mince Pie with every hot beverage purchased upon production of a ticket for the Carol Service.
Tickets available soon!
